8 Mistakes Beginners DO in ETS2

Hiring a driver in this game is op imo, I started with the small garage and 2 drivers. Now I have reached the driver limit and I can't hire more, they work like magic. Now my money is at 5,2 Billion without any cheats, mods, or save game.

The traffic lights definitely could use some reworking. They need to make the yellow last longer (I swear it's only 2 seconds), and add a small grace period for the red lights of 1-2 seconds. Plus I think it's ridiculous how you always get the red light fine even when there are no cameras, and no police around.

With the reversing I always taught myself to do it in first person cab view, I prefer it and I personally think it is better to learn that way, cause it taught me to go slow and use the mirrors as intended.

This reminds me of my first ETS2 days, back when I was using 8x4 trucks or even 12x4 RJL. I used to customise my truck (Scania Streamline) with lots of lights and signs. Now I use just 4x2 chassis for any truck and I rarely add a horn or a light to my trucks.

A little tip for reversing, if you turn your view camera left enough your view will turn out the window, so you'll have a way better view of the left side

After almost 10 years since the game first lauched, I'm still so in love with ets2. I remember playing ets was such a thing back in the days but now ets2 is really something unique. I have more than 3k hours playing and created a hard economy mod by myself (even though you can use the console to set the economy parameters). I try to play as realistically as possible and I'm really really enjoying it a lot! Board computers mod are a MUST TO HAVE for me but also the truck sound mods in which Kapitan Kriechbaum is a master. For free. Hope SCS reworks UK one day an maybe adds Ireland as well. Also the BENELUX should be reworked too. And most of all, I'm so excited for Heart of Russia DLC and the Balkans maybe. I really hope to see the whole Europe in a couple of years. Not mentioning the possibility to wash our trucks and trailers and the opportunity to meet our drivers on the road, not just on the map. Cheers all Nice vid my friend

6:00 counterpoint: Install at least bus traffic pack or other traffic packs to make traffic more diverse. It really doesn't look immersive if you see 3 EXACTLY SAME buses on the highway

One thing to consider also: timing of refuelling. You gotta check each country's diesel price and plan your refuelling timing and place during a job to save more euros... or just save-load right after refuelling for free diesel lol.

One month ago, I needed this video, now I explored like 60%of the map, and get a lesson by all mistakes I made, and you of course showed them today! Good video! Hope it helps a lot! Keep making this type of content!

As a Veteran that plays this game over 7 years I wanna say that this guide is great. 👍

When I started playing ETS2, I started doing short jobs and after some time I borrowed money and bought my Scania R with a 360 horsepower engine and low cab. I stayed that way for a long time and then I hired a driver. The profits were not much but they were good. Slowly but surely. Now I have several hired drivers and local drivers in different countries. Particularly, I don't like to tune my trucks too much (then they look like rolling discotheques). I use simple and basic tuning and solid colors.

I think turning of fatigue too early is a mistake. Having to rest helps exploring and taking in the beautiful maps SCS created and it's generally a good practice to familiarise yourself with the controls and dimensions of your truck. Apart from that I can only agree. I often deliberately pick trucks I rarely drive and/or pick low HP engines in order to get a better feel for the weight of my cargo and the difficulties of different terrain. Also it may save a substantial amount of fuel when you haul a lot of lighter cargo. If you want to have it a bit more realistic and you use a decent wheel don't crank up braking intensity and go for minimum sitffnes and stability. You will get in a way better groove that way saving fuel and going as slow as necessary to avoid breaking unless you need to to stop or go down a hill, plus it's very rewarding. That said. I always wished the game would give me a bonus for saving fuel and brakes. I could go on and on. So much to consider than just going from A to B as fast as possible.

using the 8x heavy chassis "because it looks cool" actually makes getting into places harder. I run a 6x2 tag axle for 90% of my work on TMP, usually 510 to 650hp though I do have a 750hp volvo, and with that they cover most of what I haul.

Real nice spirit in here ! A smart mix of skills needed to ease the game and a bit of philosophy on what are the real goals of trucking ! Thank you, Sir !

love this game.. i asked a real truck driver about parking the trailer he said if you want it to go left turn your wheel right now i do it like a boss . never had a bank , loan just made my own cash and worked on it . i must admit i don't explore the map as much as i should . great vid love the music

I've had this game for a few years. I'm not any means new to the game, but this video showed me why I got the game in the first place. About the experience. Brilliant video!

Especially the "let your driver drive the first truck" set up is a good tip. This way you start to train your drivers as early as possible which will make them more profitable later on. Also, don't be affraid to sack a driver, as some are better as others.

When I started, I just did a whole load of the quick jobs, the highest paying ones primarily and some that just looked fun. It doesn’t take too many to earn enough money to buy your own garage and a nice truck. Also doing the quick jobs, you don’t have to worry about other costs like fuel or toll, just get there in time and don’t damage the truck :) You’re also able to explore different areas of the map as you’re not ‘stuck’ at the destination, you park the truck, get paid and you’re done, you can start a new quick job at the other end of the map if you want…

Thanks for the tips. I'm just starting out and have only ridden in the demo so far. First with the keyboard and now for two days with my first steering wheel (Thrustmaster TX). Some of the things you mentioned I have also noticed. For me it is now first of all to always stay on the road and especially in tight corners not to hang with the trailer on any objects. Reverse driving is really tricky so far, because the trailer feels always moves in the wrong direction :-D. There is still a lot to learn, but it's fun and once the driving itself has become automated, that you no longer have to constantly think about how to do this or that, then come the other things. With an old man like me, everything takes a little longer. But at least I have over 40 years of driving experience in the real world. That also helps a little here and there. I take my time and, after a period of practice, I can start all over again with the experience I've gained and do everything better.

For a long, long, LONG time when I first got the game I did the thing where you drive a truck you don't own, and I slowly built up cash, but I'll never forget owning my first truck. Magical! And as with life, once you start to make money, and get people working for you, the more money starts to roll in. But I loved those early days of driving trucks when I didn't own one.